I would like to thank you vs I would like thank you

The correct phrase is "I would like to thank you." The preposition 'to' is necessary after the verb 'like' to form the infinitive 'to thank.' Without 'to,' the sentence is incomplete.

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I would like to thank you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express gratitude or appreciation towards someone. The structure 'would like to' followed by a verb is a polite and formal way to make a request or express a desire.

Examples:

I would like to thank you for your help.
I would like to thank you in person.
I would like to thank you for your kind words.
I would like to thank you for the opportunity.
I would like to thank you for your support.

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I would like to thank you for your kindness towards me.
I would like to thank you for your contribution.
I would like to thank you and clear up a misunderstanding.
I would like to thank you for your various answers here tonight.
I would like to thank you all for your good cooperation.
Those are the answers that I wanted to give at this stage and I would like to thank you for your attention.
I would like to thank you again for this act of solidarity.
Madam President, honourable Members, I would like to thank you for your valuable suggestions for improvement.
I would like to thank you for a very good was very interesting.
I would like to thank you for your great contribution to the intercultural dialogue.
Nevertheless, I would like to thank you for the last six months.
Commissioner, I would like to thank you for the robustness of your response.
With these words, Mr President, I would like to thank you once again for your very courteous treatment.
Mr President, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to discuss the work of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in 2003.
On behalf of the Council, I would like to thank you for this work.
Members of the jury, I would like to thank you for your service in this matter.
I would like to thank you, therefore, for this opportunity and thus quickly mention certain points.
I would like to thank you all for coming to help me say goodbye to my beloved car.
Finally, I would like to thank you all very much for your keen interest.
First of all I would like to thank you for welcoming my family and I into your lives.

I would like thank you

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'to' is necessary after the verb 'like' to form the infinitive 'to thank.' Without 'to,' the sentence is incomplete.

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Mr President, I would like thank you for letting me speak and ask if these statements by the Council and the Commission are to be followed by motions for resolutions pursuant to Rule 37 of our Rules of Procedure.
I would like to thank you all for coming today.
I would really like to thank you for that.
Mr President, I would like to thank you all for this long but stimulating debate.
I would like to thank you for your understanding.
Mr President, I would like to thank you all for a good, comprehensive debate.
I would like to thank you for your comments, Mr Stenmarck.
Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you for your speeches.
I would like to thank you and clear up a misunderstanding.
Anyhow, I would like to thank you But...
I would like to thank you all for applying.
I would like to thank you for your kindness towards me.
I would like to thank you for your contribution.
I would like to thank you in advance for the information.
I would like to thank you very much for your constructive support today.
I would like to thank you and Professor Monti for this solidarity.
I would like to thank you specifically for your defence of freedom of religion.
I would like to thank you again for this act of solidarity.
Madam President, honourable Members, I would like to thank you for your valuable suggestions for improvement.
I would like to thank you all for your good cooperation.

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I would like to thank you vs I would like thank you